Vocabulary for Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing

Research

This section includes research about Word Wisdom. Please select from the resources listed below.

Research Base for Word Wisdom

An article by Jerry Zutell, Ph.D.

The Research Behind the Importance of Teaching Vocabulary

A review of the very large body of research related to the teaching and learning of vocabulary indicates that there are very strong reasons for implementing a systematic and principled approach to the teaching and subsequent learning of vocabulary as a cornerstone for developing comprehension.